Working Weekends Law in the UK
It is not uncommon for employers to ask employees to work weekends, including Sundays, especially in the retail and hospitality industries. However, there are certain rules and restrictions that must be taken into account, including those on Sunday working and the ‘working time’ rules. UK law does not prevent employers from requiring employees to work […]
Mutuality of Obligation: Employers’ Guide
Under UK law, an individual’s employment status determines their workplace rights and entitlements, as well as the obligations of their employer. Understanding the rules around employment status can be important in establishing the respective rights and responsibilities of the employer and the individual presenting for work. There are a number of legal tests to help […]
Check Someone’s Eligibility to Work in the UK
Eligibility to work in the UK refers to the legal right of individuals to undertake employment based on their immigration status or nationality. UK employers have a legal obligation to check a person’s right to work before employment begins. While it can be a challenge for employers to keep up to date with their immigration […]
Can An Employee Refuse Training?
Encouraging employees to progress with their personal development and within your business can help to unlock productivity and boost performance, especially if an individual is willing to undertake additional training relevant to their job role. Training can also form a mandatory part of a particular role, although not all employees will be willing to undertake […]
Share Code for Settled Status: Practical Guide
A share code for settled status is an online tool provided by the UK government that allows individuals with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme to prove their right to work in the UK. Instead of presenting physical documents, individuals can generate a unique code through the Home Office online system, which […]
ET3 Form: Respond to an Employment Tribunal Claim
The ET3 form is the document employers must complete when responding to an Employment Tribunal claim made against them. When an employee submits an ET1 form to start a claim, such as for unfair dismissal or discrimination, the tribunal sends a copy to the employer along with the ET3 response form. Employers have 28 days […]
UK Transit Visa Guide 2025
A UK transit visa allows travellers to pass through the UK on their way to another destination without staying in the country. There are two types of transit: airside, where passengers remain within the airport’s international transit area without going through border control, and landside, where passengers must pass through immigration before continuing their journey. […]
Contingent Workers: Guide for UK Employers
Employers are increasingly turning to more flexible arrangements to engage workers beyond the traditional permanent employment contract. Among the alternatives, using contingent workers may offer organisations a more agile and cost-effective solution to meeting specific skill needs without the long-term commitment of recruiting permanent employees. A contingent worker is someone hired on a temporary, freelance […]
Gender Reassignment Discrimination Guide
It is unlawful to treat someone unfairly at work because they intend to undergo, are undergoing or have undergone gender reassignment. It is also unlawful for employers to fail to take timely and appropriate action when others at work discriminate against, bully or harass someone due to gender reassignment. In this guide for employers, we […]
ACAS Shared Parental Leave: Guide for Employers
Eligible employees are entitled to take time off work as shared parental leave (SPL). As an employer, you will need to understand the statutory rights and responsibilities of your employees in relation to SPL and what this means for your business in practice when handling a request for SPL. Shared Parental Leave allows eligible parents […]